The Germans have scored in 37 of their last 38 matches, including 32 times in their last ten games, and look far stronger than the Three Lions, even though manager Joachim Low is resting key players.

Germany have averaged more than three goals per game since the 2012 Euros and there could be trouble if Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has not learned lessons from his spell on the bench with club and country.

England need Joe Hart back to his best (Picture: Getty)

William Hill, Paddy Power and Bet Victor offer 7/5 that Germany, who are realistic contenders to win next summer’s World Cup, beat England – who are not.

More than 2.5 goals is 4/5 with Ladbrokes and Stan James and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller is 7/3 with 888sport and Unibet to score at any time.

Elsewhere Portugal are 9/5 with Ladbrokes, Betfred and Totesport to win in Sweden and book their place in next summer’s World Cup finals. Cristiano Ronaldo usually carries his country on his broad shoulders and he is 7/5 with Bet365 to score in the pivotal playoff.

Cristiano Ronaldo can fire Portugal to the World Cup finals (Picture: AP)